I didn't know where else to post this but I believe it is relevant. This is currently occurring but I thought everyone here should know since this affects Japan. Apparently a Magnitude 8.9 Earthquake has hit it's northern areas, causing a series of aftershocks and mini tsunamis that are tearing up the land. I got awakened by my mother screaming at 2 in the morning to see this on the news. And it actually looks pretty damn bad.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/wor ... le1938072/
I don't have a crazy amount of information on it yet, nor do I have a videos etc for you. Just turn on the news and I'm sure you're bound to see it.
I hope the people up there are alright, wonder what this spells for the anime industry...
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Yeah, I'm watching it on channel 7 as I type. It's looking really bad.
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I'm trying to get some Japanese streaming TV to see the coverage, but KeyHole isn't working for me.
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Turn on CNN.penguintruth wrote:I'm trying to get some Japanese streaming TV to see the coverage, but KeyHole isn't working for me.
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Al-Jareeza is your friend.penguintruth wrote:I'm trying to get some Japanese streaming TV to see the coverage, but KeyHole isn't working for me.
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This is terrifying. I hope there aren't any casualties.
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I hadn't heard about this till a few hours ago, I hope the people over there are doing okay.
I've already had to experience two earthquakes myself in my hometown (Christchurch, NZ), one on September 4th last year with a magnitude of 7.1 and two weeks ago with a magnitude of 6.3 but very shallow, only 5km deep, so it must be hard.
I've already had to experience two earthquakes myself in my hometown (Christchurch, NZ), one on September 4th last year with a magnitude of 7.1 and two weeks ago with a magnitude of 6.3 but very shallow, only 5km deep, so it must be hard.
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But... their coverage won't have a lot of lemony energy drink commercials!jpdbzrulz4sure wrote:Turn on CNN.penguintruth wrote:I'm trying to get some Japanese streaming TV to see the coverage, but KeyHole isn't working for me.
Kentai wrote:Son Gokuu is a fascinating character anyway, because he is - at face value, anyway - an idiot savant. The victim of violent head trauma as an infant [...] he's a simple bumpkin with a fair share of brain damage who's natural talents to work out what's wrong compensate for his broad lack of common sense. But he's also a fighter, through and through [...] he fight until he has, in no uncertain terms, beaten his enemy on terms they can both acknowledge. He doesn't want to kill anyone, or even prove that he can win... he just wants to know he can. He's an ineffably charming bastard who's manly leanings were really incendental, and yes, the fact that he was voiced by a squeaky woman made the combination perhaps all the more charming.
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I am okay. That was the strongest earthquake I've ever experienced. I couldn't even stand. I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.
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Well, obviously your safety is more important than an episode of a cartoon. Glad you're all right.kei17 wrote:I am okay. That was the strongest earthquake I've ever experienced. I couldn't even stand. I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.
Kentai wrote:Son Gokuu is a fascinating character anyway, because he is - at face value, anyway - an idiot savant. The victim of violent head trauma as an infant [...] he's a simple bumpkin with a fair share of brain damage who's natural talents to work out what's wrong compensate for his broad lack of common sense. But he's also a fighter, through and through [...] he fight until he has, in no uncertain terms, beaten his enemy on terms they can both acknowledge. He doesn't want to kill anyone, or even prove that he can win... he just wants to know he can. He's an ineffably charming bastard who's manly leanings were really incendental, and yes, the fact that he was voiced by a squeaky woman made the combination perhaps all the more charming.
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Watching the broadcast now on TV ONE, it's insane.
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Just tried to associate this with the general franchise discussion.penguintruth wrote:Well, obviously your safety is more important than an episode of a cartoon. Glad you're all right.kei17 wrote:I am okay. That was the strongest earthquake I've ever experienced. I couldn't even stand. I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.
*edit: The company premise of Fuji TV now. Wow.
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Well, I think I speak for everyone when I say - I'm glad you're alright.kei17 wrote:Just tried to associate this with the general franchise discussion.penguintruth wrote:Well, obviously your safety is more important than an episode of a cartoon. Glad you're all right.kei17 wrote:I am okay. That was the strongest earthquake I've ever experienced. I couldn't even stand. I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.
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Yikes, i never thought about this.kei17 wrote:I am okay. That was the strongest earthquake I've ever experienced. I couldn't even stand. I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.
Yamcha: Do you remember the spell to release him - do you know all the words?
Bulma: Of course! I'm not gonna pull a Frieza and screw it up!
Master Roshi: Bulma, I think Frieza failed because he wore too many clothes!
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Bulma: Of course! I'm not gonna pull a Frieza and screw it up!
Master Roshi: Bulma, I think Frieza failed because he wore too many clothes!
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Watching the coverage on TV3 it's insane. They just finished flooding the news with the recent 6.3 in Christchurch...and now THIS! Not looking forward to the upcoming Wellington one! 
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Watching on CNN. Floods are spreading and oil refineries are going up in flames in the Ichihara area. It's just insane. I am not enjoying it one bit.
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The room is still shaking. Afterquakes again and again...
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They actually did something like that here in the USA after 9/11. They pulled an episode from the Great Saiyaman arc that had to do with a fire in a skyscraper.kei17 wrote:.... I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.
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Images of the water from the tsunami are impressive !
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All the anime shows today are now canceled.
That kind of cancellation often happens here, like School Days and When They Cry.Tanooki Kuribo wrote:They actually did something like that here in the USA after 9/11. They pulled an episode from the Great Saiyaman arc that had to do with a fire in a skyscraper.kei17 wrote:.... I am now worried about the broadcast of the next episode of Kai since it includes an earth-shaking scene. There is a possibility that it will be canceled.